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A popular new video game is at the center of China's censorship dispute
In the Spotlight 'Black Myth: Wukong' has more than a million players, but some are criticizing China's oversight of the game
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A not-so-quiet place: Why is no one using headphones in public anymore?
Under the Radar People are increasingly comfortable with both speakerphone and watching videos (very) out loud
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Video games to play this summer, from 'Destiny 2: The Final Shape' to 'Star Wars Outlaws'
The Week Recommends The end of the 'Light and Darkness Saga' in 'Destiny 2', and a classic Luigi game comes to the Nintendo Switch
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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15 Wordle alternatives: puzzles, games and apps
Puzzles and Quizzes There's now a word-based brainteaser to suit almost everyone, including the new word-search from The New York Times
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Video games to play this spring, from 'The Outlast Trials' to 'Rise of the Ronin'
the week recommends A long-awaited sequel finally arrives, and Princess Peach has her moment
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Gamergate 2.0: Extremism in video games sees another reckoning
under the radar The culture wars rage on in the digital world
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The not-so-hidden dark side of child influencers
under the radar Is putting children in the spotlight worth the risk?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Video games to play in the winter, from 'Alone in the Dark' to 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered'
The Week Recommends Bundle up with some video game bundles
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Video game actors might also go on strike
The Explainer Another possible SAG-AFTRA strike is looming, this one involving video game performers
By Brendan Morrow Published
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The best student laptops
The Week Recommends Stylish and versatile laptops to use for academic work or gaming
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Pros and cons of location sharing
Pros and Cons Safety benefits for parents and friends must be weighed against privacy concerns and malicious misuse
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Easter weekend is ‘riskiest time’ for phones and laptops
Speed Read Device repair demand is highest at start of April, with people in Norwich suffering the most faults
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Hogwarts Legacy and other boycott backlashes
Under the Radar Controversial Harry Potter video game is topping sales charts despite the J.K. Rowling controversy
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Hogwarts Legacy: to buy or to boycott?
Talking Point A new Harry Potter video game is facing a backlash from trans activists over J.K. Rowling’s views
By Asya Likhtman Published
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